Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra kicks off its season with music that feels alive from the very first note—grounded in tradition and driven by rhythm, energy, and unmistakable joy.
Internationally acclaimed violinist Sicong Chen takes center stage in Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto, a work that blends classical virtuosity with the unmistakable influence of American folk and jazz traditions—music that is as inventive as it is engaging.
The concert culminates in Dvořák’s Symphony no. 8, one of the most uplifting and beloved symphonies in the repertoire. Overflowing with melody and inspired by the sounds of the natural world, it is music that sings, dances, and radiates warmth.
This is the perfect way to begin the season: vibrant, inviting, and full of life.
Program
Mystery Piece
Edgar Meyer: Violin Concerto with Sicong Chen, Violin
Antonin Dvorak: Symphony no. 8, op. 88
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